Conference synopsis 20240805 - Flipbook - Page 92
SESSION F: Friday, 12.10pm-1.10pm (cont.)
FULL F21 TOOLKIT FOR TEACHERS NEW TO
MATHEMATICAL METHODS UNITS 1-4
Subtheme: Pedagogy
Vincent Lam, Loyola College
(Year 11 to Year 12)
I will share many tricks and strategies to maximise the
efficiency of teaching Mathematical Methods. These include
different ways of explaining difficult concepts and ideas
on how to help student better visualise, understand, and
remember concepts from Mathematical Methods, namely
from the areas of functions, relations and graphs, algebra,
number and structure, calculus, data analysis, probability, and
statistics. For example, I will share how I explain to students
the idea of limits, using analogies that students already
understand. You are invited to take my ideas and adapt them
to what works for you!
Key takeaways:
1. Effective strategies for teaching Maths Methods concepts.
2. Tricks that can be used to explain concepts and motivate
students.
Remember: Bring an open mind. You may not like the ideas I
present - you may have a better strategy. That’s a good thing.
This presentation is designed to provoke your own thinking.
FULL F22 TI-NSPIRE HINTS, SHORTCUTS
AND ENHANCEMENTS TI-NSPIRE HINTS,
SHORTCUTS AND ENHANCEMENTS
Subtheme: Technology
Neale Woods, Retired
(Year 9 to Year 12)
In this session, participants will have the opportunity to learn
a series of hints and shortcuts using TI-Nspire technology.
The material covered can enhance student learning and
engagement, and help students maximise the time available
in technology permitted examinations. The main focus of
the workshop will be on using TI-Nspire CAS but much of
the content will also be suitable for the non-CAS technology.
Participants will have the opportunity to share their own hints
and shortcuts.
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Key takeaways:
1. Technology
2. Efficiency
3. Engagement
Remember: Bring a TI-Nspire handheld and/or a laptop with
TI-Nspire software installed (CAS or non-CAS).
FULL F23 EFFECTIVE CLASSROOM
TEACHING OF SECONDARY SCHOOL
MATHEMATICS
Subtheme: Pedagogy
Peter Collins, Parkdale Secondary College
(Year 7 to Year 12)
You have just got a job teaching maths - what do you do now?
Things I know and use, that I wish I knew 34.75 years ago. In
this session, the presenter will outline a number of strategies
and philosophies, that he has found since finishing university,
that he uses while planning and teaching class. He uses them
because they work. They are from a wide variety of sources
and have all been effectively trialled. They are not just about
avoiding pitfalls, they are based on maximising learning
success and creating the environment in which this can
happen. The format will be a lecture, but with an emphasis
on being interactive with a lot of attendee input. This session
is aimed at beginning maths teachers - both inexperienced
teachers and teachers who are teaching outside their area
of training. It is delivered by a very experienced teacher and
presenter.
Key takeaways:
1. Feel better prepared and confident in terms of how to plan
a maths lesson or series of lessons.
2. Feel better prepared and confident to teach a maths lesson
or series of lessons.
Remember: Before attending, honestly reflect on what you
would like to know and have confidence in, in terms of maths
teaching in particular. Bring a notebook.
